Question
Newborns cannot open their eyes at birth, and there is a lot of eye discharge. It wasn’t until half a month later that they could open them slightly, and it feels very difficult for them to blink.
Answer
The characteristics of physiological jaundice in newborns are that it usually appears 2-3 days after birth, reaches its peak on the 4th or 5th day, and full-term infants generally recover within 7-14 days, while premature infants usually take 3-4 weeks to clear up. Moreover, jaundice is generally mild, and the child does not have other discomfort symptoms, so parents should not worry. However, if the baby’s jaundice lasts longer or the symptoms worsen, it is recommended to take the child to the doctor promptly to detect and treat other potential health issues early on.